Speaker | Organizer | Pepperdine University
Higher Ed Professor
Pepperdine University
Los Angeles County, California, United States
Media & Speech Communication, Rhetoric of Public Controversy
15+ Years of Experience
Doctoral or professional degreeThe Pennsylvania State University
Education: Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Communication Arts & Sciences, Rhetorical Studies (minor in Women’s Studies) M.A. University of Wyoming, Department of Communication and Journalism B.A. California State University, Long Beach, Rhetorical Studies (certificate in Legal Studies) Administrative Experience: Co-Founder & Director, Pepperdine Olympics and Paralympics Program Interim Founding Associate Dean, College of Health Science Interim Associate Dean for Student Faculty Development Divisional Dean of Communication, Seaver College, Pepperdine President, Association for Communication Administration Director of Forensics, Pepperdine Debate Sample of Courses Taught: Environmental Communication and Sustainability Communication & Leadership Rhetoric, Gender, and Society Intercultural Media Literacy Intercultural Communication Writing for Academic Audiences Social Movement Rhetoric Communication Ethics Argumentation & Advocacy Public Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis Body Image and Food Systems Women’s Movements
I am the Co-Founder and Director of the Pepperdine Olympics & Paralympics program, which helps students learn about communication, advertising, and marketing through sport on a global stage. I'm interested in collaborating/partnering with those who are working on aligned projects for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games. My current research agenda focuses on communication regarding nuclear initiatives (past and present) in the United States and the effects on local communities. I would like to partner with scholars and other groups working on these issues.
Leadership CommunicationGender and CommunicationEnvironmental/Sustainability Communication
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